/internal/media/dispatcher/5927/fullMMM 004603HMNZS Tarapunga BadgeBadges00HMNZS Tarapunga was a modified Moa class in-shore patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). She was built in 1980. The circular badge shows on an Azure field, a displayed red-billed gull. In fact, the "tarapunga" are red-billed gulls native to New Zealand. The circular badge is surrounded by a twisting golden-coloured rope with two crossed Argent ferns at the bottom and topped by a Naval Crown.On recto "TARAPUNGA". On verso, centre in pencil "TARAPUNGA".17.4 x 21.7 cmMalta Maritime Museum41072-3EEA.1331818000Crest Badge; Ship BadgeHeritage Malta299Cast resin and hand painted on wooden plaque